The Crime Scene Insiders

11 - Anthony Schembri Tells All: Crime, Comedy & Career Stories

This week on The Crime Scene Insiders we’re joined by Anthony Schembri - aka “The Commish.”Anthony’s career is nothing short of extraordinary! From typing DA reports in Brooklyn at just 16, to leading homicide units, becoming a Police Commissioner in New York, overhauling Toronto’s jail system, and running Florida’s juvenile justice system. Along the way he’s also taught, trained and inspired the next generation. He's even the real-life inspiration behind the 90s TV series 'The Commish'.In this episode, Anthony shares his experiences with humour, honesty, and a storyteller’s flair. We laughed so much recording this one that our cheeks actually hurt — and we think you’ll be laughing along too.

10 - Mental Health on the CSI Frontline

In this episode of Crime Scene Insiders, we open up about our own struggles with mental health and the impact of working as Crime Scene Investigators (CSI).From shocking crime scenes to the moments that never leave you, we share the side of CSI work that doesn’t make it onto TV. We discuss the cases that turned our stomachs, the emotional weight of dealing with victims and their families, and the coping mechanisms that helped us survive life on the frontline.We also talk honestly about stigma — why asking for help used to feel impossible, and how attitudes towards mental health in policing and forensics are finally starting to change.👉 If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like behind the scenes of CSI work — or you’ve faced your own battles with mental health — this episode is for you.

9 - Rebecca Jones on PTSD and the Hidden Toll of Crime Scene Work

Former CSI Rebecca Jones shares her personal journey with PTSD, while shedding light on the broader mental health impact of crime scene work.⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses traumatic topics including child and infant death, and includes personal accounts of PTSD. Listener discretion is advised.In this episode of The Crime Scene Insiders, we speak with Rebecca Jones — former Crime Scene Investigator with 15 years’ frontline experience and now Deputy Head of the School of Life Sciences at Anglia Ruskin University.Rebecca offers a rare and deeply honest insight into the emotional toll of crime scene work. She reflects on the impact of dealing with harrowing cases, the long-term effects of repeated exposure to trauma, and her own journey with post-traumatic stress disorder.This is a powerful conversation about the human side of forensic work — the resilience, the challenges, and the importance of acknowledging mental health in professions that face trauma every day.#TheCrimeSceneInsiders #CrimeSceneInsiders #Podcast #CSI #Forensics #MentalHealthMatters #PTSD #TraumaAwareness

8 - Death Investigation in the USA: A Conversation with Julie Wolf

In this episode of The Crime Scene Insiders, Ange and Dee speak with medicolegal death investigator Julie Wolf, who has handled over 3,000 cases in the U.S.Julie shares the good, the grim, and the unexpected realities of her work. Join us to explore the differences between U.S. and U.K. investigations, what it’s really like to attend scenes, talk to families, and be the one to “speak for the dead.”It’s candid, surprising, and packed with insight from the frontline of death investigation — with plenty of dark humour, compassion, and behind-the-scenes stories along the way.#truecrimepodcast #DeathInvestigation #MedicolegalDeathInvestigator #TheCrimeSceneInsiders #ForensicScience #USvsUKCrime #RealCrimeStories #candidconversations #BehindTheCrime #ForensicsPodcast #unfilteredtruth #truecrimecommunity

7 - Let’s Talk About Death

Why are people so fascinated by death, but so afraid to talk about it? In this episode of The Crime Scene Insiders, Ange and Dee get candid about what it’s really like to deal with death as part of the job. From first experiences to the questions they’re always asked, they share the reality behind the scenes.This episode also sets the stage for our next guest: U.S. death investigator Julie Wolf, joining us on August 8th to share her experience from across the Atlantic.⚠️ Content warning: Includes discussion of death and real scenes involving deceased individuals.

6 - TRUE CRIME: 15 Years On – The Raoul Moat Manhunt

In July 2010, Raoul Moat became the most wanted man in Britain — just days after walking out of prison. What followed was a week of shootings, threats, and a tense armed standoff that gripped the nation.In this Crime Scene Insiders special, Angela and Dionne take you beyond the headlines — and under the barrier tape — into the case they lived through as CSIs inside the Police.They discuss the lead-up to Moat’s release, the devastating attacks on his ex-partner Samantha Stobbard, her boyfriend Christopher Brown, and PC David Rathband, and the unprecedented scale of the police response.This episode isn’t just about the manhunt — it’s about the victims, the warning signs, and what it felt like when police officers became the target.#RaoulMoat #TrueCrimeUK #CrimeSceneInsiders #Manhunt #NorthumbriaPolice #PodcastDrop #BehindTheTape #UnderTheBarrierTape #TrueCrime #SamanthaStobbard #ChristopherBrown #PCDavidRathband

5 - Crime Scenes, Serious Organised Crime & International Investigations with Steve Horgan

From the crash of a Chinook in the Falklands to the pursuit of organised crime across international borders — Steve Horgan has lived a forensic career like no other.In this episode, Steve takes us on a journey from his time in the RAF, through years as a Crime Scene Investigator, to leading complex investigations with the National Crime Agency. Along the way, he shares gripping stories, naw dropping moments, and the realities of working in high-stakes environments where the smallest piece of evidence can make or break a case. This episode offers a rare and honest look into the world of serious organised crime, international investigations, and the forensic work that connects it all.#TrueCrime #CSI #SteveHorgan #Forensics #CrimeSceneInsiders #NationalCrimeAgency #SeriousOrganisedCrime #ForensicPodcast #InvestigateWithUs

4 - From Corpses to Campuses with Julie Bramble

This week, we welcome the extraordinary Julie Bramble—whose remarkable journey through the death industry began at just 15 years old. From embalming to disaster response, and eventually to the gritty world of crime scene investigation, Julie shares gripping stories from the front lines, including her unforgettable first murder case and the chilling details of her final double homicide investigation. Now a forensic lecturer, she brings those real-world insights to the next generation. Don’t miss this intense and fascinating episode.#TrueCrime #CSI #Forensics #CrimeSceneInsiders #PodcastLife #TrueCrimePodcast #InvestigateWithUs #CrimeScene #ForensicExperts #Podcasting #podcast

3 - TRUE CRIME :The Murder of Samantha Madgin

In this episode, Angela and Dionne had the honour of interviewing Alison Madgin and Carly Barrett, from Samantha's Legacy, a charity in the Northeast of England set up to raise awareness around knife crime, after the brutal murder or Samantha Madgin (Alison’s daughter, Carly’s sister), in 2007.Samantha Madgin was murdered at the age of 18, with a bread knife, by a 15 year old girl. This story is truly heartbreaking however, the family have turned this tragedy into something positive and are taking their lived experience to now help other victims, as well raising awareness and educating young people on knife crime. They tell Samantha’s story in the hope of helping others!Don't miss this gripping episode!

2 - Underneath the Barrier Tape

In this episode, Angela and Dionne dive into the fundamentals of crime scene processes — what actually constitutes a crime scene, the critical role of health and safety, and how real-life forensic work stacks up against its TV drama counterparts. Drawing on their own frontline experiences and real cases, they explore the challenges and protocols that shape every investigation, revealing the often unseen complexity behind every scene.